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Senior Safety Engineer - Military Veterans

at Mortenson

Senior Safety Engineer

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Safety Engineer who is looking for a supportive leader with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee, lead, and manage the implementation of the Zero Injury Safety Program and lead project management in the development of site-specific safety plan for a single project site. Assist the operating group safety director in group level safety and health initiatives as requested.
  • Develop, coordinate, and conduct project safety orientation and training programs.
  • Provide coaching and conduct train the trainer sessions, where qualified, for engineers on same assigned projects
  • Conduct project's loss control data/document collection and trend analysis. Support project management in the development and implementation of improvement action plans as necessary.
  • Record, monitor and analyze leading and trailing safety, injury, and hazard data.
  • Assist with incident reporting, investigation, and analysis.
  • Lead injury and case management (return to work and modified duty assignments).
  • Review safety submittals and attend pre-con/prep meetings with subcontractors.
  • Monitor and review trade partner work plans and activities for safety concerns.
  • Coach safety engineers on assigned projects in submittal / plan review
  • Participate in and contribute to project planning and hazard analysis.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum four years of construction safety experience
  • Detail orientation sufficient to organize and support multiple project tasks
  • Ability to work in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety related software programs
  • Show positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
  • Ability to interpret and communicate and apply Mortenson policies
  • Ability to coach and mentor project team members in safety management skills
  • Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
  • Travel
  • Valid driver's license

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in field of safety, occupational health or equivalent


A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $87,000- $117,700. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

Please make note:

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible®

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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Monroe, LA

Mortenson

At Mortenson, we’re builders at heart. As a top builder, developer, and EPC in the U.S., our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. With over 6,000 team members and $5.5 billion in annual revenue, we are working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Yet, working at Mortenson is much more than a job. We’ve received over 34 best workplace awards in the last five years and our team members inspire what’s possible every day – whether for our customers, our community, or our company.

 We are fortunate to have Veterans who have brought their dedication, discipline, and leadership skills to Mortenson. This includes our Chairman and owner David Mortenson, a US Navy veteran. Their unique experiences and perspectives have enriched our company in countless ways and further our shared values to build for the greater good. Our Mortenson values echo many principles from the military:

·         We value honesty and doing the right thing – even when no one is watching.

·         We believe the world is what we make it and leadership capability is within all of us.

·         We put others before ourselves and enable them to achieve their very best.

Veterans at Mortenson

Being a Veteran is a special badge of honor we greatly respect. We are committed to providing resources and support to help retired and transitioning active-duty service members achieve their career goals.

At Mortenson, Veterans will discover:

•         An industry leading safety culture – we believe it is an obligation to work safe and our Zero Injuries safety program drives safety excellence with all of our team members

•         A diverse, team-based environment focused on supporting the customer, building up our local communities and lifting others up to help them succeed

•         Accredited apprenticeship programs – maximize GI Bill benefits to reduce Veteran out-of-pocket costs for continuing education

•         A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement – including voices of team members in the field and ultimately making their jobs easier and safer

•         Competitive pay and benefits

Through the Veteran’s Business Resource Group (BRG) at Mortenson, Veterans can connect and engage with other veterans and team members while developing their skills and gaining a unique connection to the company. The BRG provides Veterans the opportunity to:

·         Create comradery and connections to enhance veteran leadership experience and capabilities

·         Share stories, experiences and journeys during time of service

·         Further the shared esprit de corps from our service to maximize the experience at Mortenson

·         Work together to foster a work environment that is attractive to other veterans seeking employment in our industry

How to Apply

Start by checking out our open roles on the right side of this page to learn more and to apply. Once you click ‘Apply Now’, Mortenson will receive a notification with your information.

Please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile to be considered. Once we review your resume and profile, a Mortenson recruiter will reach out to you to provide more information and to schedule an interview if there is a potential fit with the open role.

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